Scour Critical Bridges in Pennsylvania
2,233 bridges in Pennsylvania at risk from water erosion around foundations.
Scour Critical Bridges
Scour is the erosion of soil and rock around a bridge's foundation caused by moving water. When foundations are exposed or undermined, a bridge can collapse even if its deck and superstructure are in good condition. Scour is the leading cause of bridge failures in the US. These 2,233 bridges in Pennsylvania have been identified as vulnerable to scour damage.
| Bridge | State | Scour Status | Condition | Year Built | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRIBUTARY CONEWAGO CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1927 | 273 |
| TRIB TO PINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1949 | 270 |
| Pine Hollow Run | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1929 | 268 |
| LITTLE SEWICKLEY CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1889 | 266 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1929 | 266 |
| SILVER CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1949 | 266 |
| HAYCOCK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1854 | 265 |
| LITTLE SCHUYLKILL RIVER | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1927 | 264 |
| LARDINTOWN RUN | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1910 | 263 |
| BOOTH RUN | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1941 | 262 |
| TINICUM CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1919 | 260 |
| OVER LARRYS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1932 | 259 |
| BLACK BEAR RUN | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1924 | 258 |
| TRIB YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1940 | 256 |
| DRAKE RUN | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1908 | 256 |
| WILSON CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1915 | 255 |
| DEWITT RUN | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1934 | 254 |
| OVER MAPLE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1967 | 254 |
| TRIB. OF SOUTH DRY RUN | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1957 | 253 |
| TRIB TO PINE CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1910 | 253 |
| Golden Run | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1956 | 253 |
| WELLS CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Good | 1949 | 252 |
| BIG SPRING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1890 | 251 |
| MILLERS RUN | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1890 | 250 |
| LICK RUN | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1970 | 250 |
| Humms Run | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1995 | 250 |
| EAST BR WHITE CLAY CR | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1968 | 250 |
| Pierson Run | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1995 | 250 |
| CONNOQUENESSING CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1902 | 250 |
| CRUM CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1920 | 250 |
| SWAMP CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1924 | 250 |
| MIDDLE BR. WHITE CLAY CR | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1950 | 250 |
| OVER CONNEAUT CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1975 | 250 |
| OVER STONE RUN | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1991 | 250 |
| OVER CONNEAUT CREEK E.BR | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1986 | 250 |
| OVER CONNEAUT CREEK W.BR | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1935 | 250 |
| OVER CONNEAUT OUTLET | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1897 | 250 |
| OVER HENDERSON RUN | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1945 | 250 |
| OVER WOODCOCK CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1930 | 250 |
| OVER OIL CREEK EAST BR. | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1950 | 250 |
| OVER EAST BR. OIL CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1901 | 250 |
| OVER CONNEAUT CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1920 | 250 |
| OVER LT.SUGAR CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1950 | 250 |
| OVER WOODCOCK CREEK TR. | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1989 | 250 |
| LITTLE SHAMOKIN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1941 | 250 |
| MOUNTAIN CREEK | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1930 | 250 |
| SHANNON RUN | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1942 | 250 |
| Trib. of Brush Run | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Fair | 1998 | 250 |
| E. BR. OF WHITE CLAY CR | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1972 | 250 |
| Munnell Run | Pennsylvania | Scour Critical — Countermeasures Installed | Poor | 1976 | 250 |
Scour Critical Rating Codes
| Code 2 — Unaddressed | Bridge is scour critical with no countermeasures installed. The foundation is vulnerable and no protective action has been taken. |
| Code 3 — Countermeasures Installed | Protective measures (riprap, sheet piling, etc.) have been installed to reduce scour risk, but the bridge remains classified as scour critical. |
| Code 6 — Countermeasures Ineffective | Protective measures were installed but have been assessed as ineffective. The bridge requires re-evaluation and additional action. |
About Scour Critical Bridges
Scour critical bridges have been identified through underwater inspection or analysis as having foundations that are unstable or could become unstable during flood conditions. FHWA requires action plans for all scour critical bridges. Famous scour failures include the 1987 Schoharie Creek Bridge collapse in New York.